Asked by Debbie Matthew on Sep 22, 2024

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When social psychologists develop and administer a program for reducing the incidence of bullying in a school system,their efforts are guided,in particular,by both a scientific responsibility and a(n) ______ responsibility.

A) ethical
B) impersonal
C) client-centered
D) ecological

Ethical Responsibility

The moral obligation to act in accordance with ethical principles or standards, and consider the impact of one's actions on others and the environment.

Bullying

Aggressive behavior among school-aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance, including actions such as making threats, spreading rumors, attacking someone physically or verbally.

  • Understand the critical role of ethics and values in shaping the practices of social psychologists.
  • Discern the variances and interrelations between fundamental and applied facets of social psychology.
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rohit parsad1 day ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Social psychologists have a responsibility to ensure that their research and interventions are conducted ethically, with respect for the rights and well-being of their participants. In the case of bullying prevention programs, this could involve obtaining informed consent from parents and students, protecting confidentiality, and ensuring that the program does not cause harm or ethical violations.